Check out the annual St. Joseph’s Feast in Makawao from Friday, May 3rd until Sunday, May 5th. All are invited to enjoy a super fun Upcountry weekend of festivities including live music and entertainment, and delicious local food like chow fun, beef hekka, tasty snacks, and desserts. There’ll also be an appearance by Mickie and […]

It started six months ago, and the saga goes on. The main road between Makawao and Haiku seems to be repaved and designed by morons. The sidewalk’s too skinny, the rock wall not done, and the new road seems bumpier than the old one. I admit I am stunned, this repave seemed like an easy […]

CHALA is back on island and will be at Casanova in Makawao this Saturday, October 20th. The collective of Maui’s finest musicians will share the stage with Steven Bradley & David Electric of Steel Pulse along with special guests Inna Vision. This is sure to be an epic night filled with acoustic, reggae, world, hip hop, alternative, and […]

Makawao has a charming new place to get an Upcountry caffeine fix: a darling little converted horse trailer. In it, Maui-native Joannah Bryan serves up organic, fresh coffee with personality and enthusiasm. Paniolo and camping enthusiasts will recognize cowboy coffee as a gritty and strong pot of grounds and water boiled over an open fire. […]

Makawao 3rd Friday: Cool Summer Nights will be in Makawao Town on Friday, July 20th. Dance to the Upcountry rock flavor of Southbound with Rick Martinelli on bass, Steve Edwards on drums, and Alan Stevens on guitar. Also on the line-up will be pianist/guitarist Timmy Hogan, acoustic guitarist Josh and Joyous Evolution with inspirational songs. The […]

On Saturday, Mar. 14, you can enjoy rodeo competitions, an array of family fun events and activities and check out the food booths. Live entertainment will be provided by Benny Uyetake and Corey Lum and Friends. You can bid on live and silent auctions items, and there will also be a $15 Pulehu steak dinner […]

Imagine walking into your backyard to collect salad greens and tomatoes for your dinner. Growing your own veggies has many benefits. Locally-grown produce is good for your body and your island. With the expensive, imported grocery store options, we don’t always get quality produce, and everyone appreciates that friend who shows up with freshly grown […]

Eve Eschner Hogan is a labyrinth facilitator, relationship coach, author, speaker, educator and gardener. About 13 years ago she and her husband bought the space that would become the Sacred Garden in Makawao. Back then, it contained a downtrodden greenhouse overgrown with weeds and dead orchids. It was a place that had been used to […]

Makawao Third Friday’s January Jam goes down on Friday, Jan. 19. Head Upcountry for live music and family fun with The Easy, Marianne Turner, the Get Up and Dance Troupe, the Komoda Keiki Zone and more. Stop by the “Raise a Tent Campaign” info booth, check out the town’s galleries and enjoy food vendors and […]

If you’ve stepped into Joy’s Place Live in Pukalani, chances are you were met by the smiling faces of either Joy White or Tyua Sereda, working hard as they prepared ingredients behind the counter. A very small pick-up shop that originated as a production kitchen, Joy’s Place Live has become an island favorite for its simple […]

The opening reception for the “Doodles & Art From Doodles: American Icons” show will happen at Viewpoints Gallery in Makawao on Saturday, Oct. 21. This is a unique exhibit that features 2D and 3D artwork. There’ll be a variety of doodles on display like framed doodles on cocktail napkins, the back of phone bills, envelopes and […]

1. On Sept. 20, County of Maui officials said that about 62,500 gallons of wastewater spilled into the ocean off Kahului Beach Road in Wailuku. Back in August, there was another sewage spill, this time into Kahului Harbor. How large was that August spill? A. 48,000 gallons B. 58,000 gallons C. 68,000 gallons D. 78,000 […]

Sip Me is one of Makawao’s destination cafes. In the morning you’ll find Upcountry hipsters, folks on their way to work, wifi users and visitors all lined up to taste organic food and beverages. They opened on June 29, 2015, in the old Kitada’s location and have been gaining a following ever since. The cafe […]

By Maddox Royce When the invasive plant Miconia calvescens threatened to destroy Maui’s rainforest as it had in Tahiti, Maui scientist Lloyd Loope stepped forward to help to organize a committee to successfully control it. “Lloyd was very key in helping to set the course,” recalled Teya Penniman, a Maui Invasive Species Committee official. A […]